Crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington: statistics, rates and trends
452 crimes were recorded in Clare, Hundon & Kedington in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington at a glance
- Crime trends in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
- Types of crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
- Clare, Hundon & Kedington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
- Demographics of Clare, Hundon & Kedington
- Questions about crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (233), other crime (66) and criminal damage and arson (29) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,114th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Clare, Hundon & Kedington | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 452 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.7 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,474 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington peaked in the year to August 2020 (590 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (424). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 452 | 47.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 424 | 44.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 431 | 45.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 493 | 52.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 506 | 53.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 522 | 55.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 590 | 62.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 520 | 54.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 482 | 50.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded notably more other crime (3.3 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (84% below) and public order (67% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 24 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 233 | 24.6 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Other crime | 66 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 2.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clare, Hundon & Kedington; the highest is Southgate, West Suffolk (101.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Westgate, West Suffolk (25.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clare, Hundon & Kedington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill East | 529 | 84.9 | +78% |
| Withersfield | 123 | 37.7 | -21% |
| Haverhill North | 293 | 89.8 | +88% |
| Haverhill South | 595 | 66.2 | +39% |
| Haverhill West | 210 | 40.4 | -15% |
| Westgate | 105 | 25.2 | -47% |
| Southgate | 435 | 101.2 | +112% |
| Minden | 394 | 67.3 | +41% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Clare, Hundon & Kedington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chestnut Road” (170).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chestnut Road | 170 |
| On or near High Street | 25 |
| On or near Highfield | 22 |
| On or near Church Park | 8 |
| On or near Clare Road | 8 |
| On or near Mill Road | 8 |
| On or near North Street | 7 |
| On or near Haverhill Road | 6 |
| On or near Nether Road | 6 |
| On or near The Granary | 6 |
Of the 428 crimes in Clare, Hundon & Kedington with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 20.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 18.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 7.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Clare, Hundon & Kedington has an estimated population of 9,474 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clare, Hundon & Kedington average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Clare, Hundon & Kedington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clare, Hundon & Kedington a safe place to live?
Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,114th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 233 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other crime (66).
Is crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington was up 7% on the year before: 452 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 424 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clare, Hundon & Kedington?
About 9,474 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clare, Hundon & Kedington?
Clare, Hundon & Kedington is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.